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Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in IowaIllinoi
S: Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Maquoketa River near Maquoketa.
When: From Friday morning to Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, Significant agricultural flooding and increasing impacts on the city of Maquoketa.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet and rising. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning to a crest of 25.6 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 945 PM CDT.